Lets see your custom handles

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I am thinking of replacing my scales on my RC-5 with carbon fiber, just because I want to and I like carbon fiber:D. So thinking about this, it came to mind to start a thread where people can put up pics of their custom handles/scales. So folks, go for it.

Kaleb
 
I've been trying to be lazy not posting in the new Patina thread, but now you're going to make me do it anyway...

Oh well. Still need a little polish work done on the black scales.

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Thanks Guys,

It was fun making them. Hope others try their hand at it as well. I'm very happy (although sheathless now.) That's next on the list... someday.

God bless,
Adam
 
Love your handles Jumpmonkey. Now that Christmas shopping (for other people) is done, I will so be ordering some Black Linen Micarta to make some scales for my new black Izula. Can't wait.

This is the Red Wood, Stained with Black stain and attached with Epoxy and Stainless Chicago Screws. Not the best work but it was a learning experience. Can't wait for the next go round.

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Here are two knives from my collection with custom scales: a Bark River STS-5 with cocobolo scales and an ESEE-6 with exhibition grade Honduran Rosewood Burl scales.

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Sorry but I really suck :barf: at shooting pictures of knives. I will put up a better shot later.

Best to all :D
Leo
 
Apparently it's been a bit since I clicked in on this thread.

Decklin and Leo both have some nice grips on there. I've seen them posted up elsewhere. Leo, I assume you have your grips in hand now?

Well done gents.

God bless,
Adam
 
jumpmonkey said:
Apparently it's been a bit since I clicked in on this thread.

Decklin and Leo both have some nice grips on there. I've seen them posted up elsewhere. Leo, I assume you have your grips in hand now?

Well done gents.

God bless,
Adam
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Yup, just got the knife and thought I would put it up. Thanks for the kind words.

Cheers
Leo
 
Decklin said:
Love your handles Jumpmonkey. Now that Christmas shopping (for other people) is done, I will so be ordering some Black Linen Micarta to make some scales for my new black Izula. Can't wait.

This is the Red Wood, Stained with Black stain and attached with Epoxy and Stainless Chicago Screws. Not the best work but it was a learning experience. Can't wait for the next go round.

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Hi Decklin
Nice job on the scales mate. The finish is great...I made the frame for a couch a long ways back and finished the Douglas Fir Veneers with black stain for a very nice result.
Well done!

Best regards
Leo
 
2 questions:

Any suggestions on who to send a blade off to for new slabs?

Does it void the forever warranty?
 
Tattoo Blade,

Shouldn't do any damage to the waranty. I wouldn't expect them to replace my custom slabs if they broke (No brainer I know.)

As far as who. Dunno, I did mine myself as did Decklin. Leo sent his out. I'm sure he can tell you who. My suggestion is learn to do it, gather some of the tools that you need and enjoy the process. It is a really fun project and you'll have a truly unique knife. Be careful working G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta, I know at least those 3 require respirator style equip, really bad for your lungs.

God bless,
Adam
 
jumpmonkey said:
Apparently it's been a bit since I clicked in on this thread.

Decklin and Leo both have some nice grips on there. I've seen them posted up elsewhere. Leo, I assume you have your grips in hand now?

Well done gents.

God bless,
Adam
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How did you fasten your scales? Straight epoxy? I didn't notice any pins etc. I particularly like the black ones.
 
Kingsquek,

Yeah, I used straight epoxy. If you have a drill press I'd recommend just getting some fasteners and bolting it on for removal if you change your mind. Or, even better to make more scales if you want. I don't know how mine will hold. I have heard that over time I may well expect them to come off. We'll see.

God bless,
Adam

BTW tool wise all you really need is a saw to cut (I used a coping saw) a vice to hold the slabs and sand paper to smooth them. If you have a grinder you can polish them (though I must say while it looks good, holding onto polished G10 is like holding on to glass, so you'll be relying on the geometry of the handle to provide you firm grip. Lastly, one of the reasons the grips are epoxied on is that as I was going I found I couldn't work them further without fitting them to the tang. Having a proper set of pins or screws will let you work them off and on.

God bless,
Adam
 
TattooBlade said:
2 questions:

Any suggestions on who to send a blade off to for new slabs?

Does it void the forever warranty?
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Marathonman, a member of this forum did mine. He is pretty busy now, but you would have to contact him to ask.
Best of luck. :)

Leo
 
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